Building Better Strategy: How Collaboration Makes Planning More Effective

Published On:
November 04, 2025
Authored By:
APQC
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Effective strategic planning requires more than just having a process. It means engaging the right people across the enterprise. 

Collaboration is a cornerstone of strategic planning. This article explores why collaboration is such a powerful driver of strategic planning effectiveness and outlines four key practices for building collaboration into the planning process: 

  • Holding cross-functional planning workshops
  • Leveraging operational networks
  • Working for transparent communication
  • Enabling collaboration with the right tools and technology